Idaho Primary Heat Source Conversion Rebates – Electric to Heat Pump or Natural Gas Furnace

Rebates available to qualified customers:

Existing Heating Equipment	New Heating Equipment	Rebate	New Equipment Requirements
Electric central ducted forced air furnace	Air source heat pump	$1,000	Must be home's primary Avista heat source and have an efficiency rating of 9.0 HSPF or greater
Electric baseboard heat	Ductless heat pump	$500	Home’s primary heat source must be Avista electricity; equipment must have an efficiency rating of 9.00 HSPF or greater
Electric baseboard or forced air furnace	Natural gas forced air furnace	$2,100	Not available for multifamily homes
Electric furnace and water heater combo	Natural gas furnace and water heater combo	$2,850	Not available for multifamily homes

Step 1: Choose licensed contractor and qualifying equipment

Equipment must be installed by a licensed contractor. Use our online referral tool to find the right contractor for you. We recommend that you obtain several bids for comparison.
Only new equipment qualifies.
No new construction installations or replacement of same type of existing equipment.
Natural gas heat or heat pump equipment with efficiency ratings of 9.0 HSPF or greater must replace electric straight resistance as a home’s primary Avista heat source.

Step 2: Ensure your home qualifies

Only existing homes with Avista electric service who replace electric straight resistance as their primary heat are eligible for conversion rebates (no new construction).
For primary residential single-family homes up to a fourplex (including manufactured and modular homes), annual usage will be reviewed to ensure at least 4,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity and less than 340 therms of natural gas were used in the last 12 months, in order to be eligible.
For multi-family residences, annual usage will be reviewed to ensure at least 3,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity and less than 300 therms of natural gas were used in the last 12 months, in order to be eligible. Multifamily homes are not eligible for natural gas conversions.
Seasonal and recreational homes are not eligible.
Call (800) 227-9187 or email rebates@myavista.com to verify your usage and pre-qualify your project.

Step 3: Submit a rebate application

Complete and submit a rebate application within 120 days of qualifying equipment installation.
Include a copy or electronic image of the final invoice showing the equipment installed, along with the make and model number (bids and estimates are not accepted).
Include a copy or electronic image of the AHRI certificate for your equipment. AHRI certificate may be obtained from your contractor or online at ahridirectory.org.

Rebate applications may be submitted via the following:

Online: Rebate application

Download the rebate form and once complete, send it—along with your required documentation—via the following:

Important rebate information

Avista reserves the right to verify installation of the energy efficiency measure(s) prior to payment and will coordinate inspection, as applicable.
Homeowners are responsible for complying with all applicable codes and regulations.
Avista, and its agents, may upon reasonable notice, request access to customer’s premises after payment, for evaluation and measurement purposes.
Rebates will not exceed 100% of the actual measure cost, including tax.
Rebates are paid directly to homeowner via check or account credit, unless homeowner authorizes payment release to contractor.
Allow up to 8 weeks for processing and payment, including issuance of check or bill credit.